X-mid is the most amazing and greatest tent in the world today, and it has been out of stock for a long time during the epidemic. I ordered it for a year before receiving it.
Thanks! I actually hiked the JMT last year in the 2nd half of August. It ended up being the perfect time, but there's always the risk of wildfire smoke during this time. I hope you have a great hike - the JMT is absolutely incredible!
Yes, I’ve been very happy with the Mariposa and would recommend, although I plan to switch to the Gorilla eventually. My back gets pretty sweaty with any pack so I don’t notice much difference with the Mariposa. My pack is a few years old and has the foam pad, but I know they’ve made some upgrades since.
Yes, this ⬆️. I stuff everything that needs to stay dry in the trash bag inside my pack. This protects gear against rain and wet ground. I use this in lieu of a pack cover since they don’t hold up very well, water always seems to find its way in the pack.
I was surprised with your rain experience that you went with single wall tent. Don't you have trouble with stuff touching the tent and drawing moisture? Don't know from experience I've always used double wall. I feel like I've heard that so I've avoided single wall.
Hated our Zpacks Duplex on the JMT (nothing against the tent as much as the style). Had terrible condensation on cold nights, had to open the vestibules completely which gave us a nice brisk crosswind. Near impossible to stake up correctly on certain sites, got blown down several times and had to move campsites in the middle of the night. Got snow near Whitney in late June. Tons of snow got inside the vestibules, got stuck on the mesh and melted inside the tent. Developed numerous leaks towards the end. Did JMT the first time with a Dagger with even worse weather and it was flawless. Thought we'd save a couple pounds with a single wall, but I don't think it was worth the hassle.
@@dcl97 Yeah, that's similar to what I've heard. Some people rave about single wall, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong...I always have trouble or seen it when with someone who had one. I only had one single wall and it was decades old. But every single one I've seen on the trail or river seemed to have problems. Humidity alone is deal breaker. To me sleep in more important than my feet.
For the price point of around $200 I was happy with it. However I have no doubt a bag like the Alpinlite performs much better overall. Western Mountaineering makes some good looking sleeping bags!
The process of actually making toilet paper (surprise, it’s a paper product!) is not environmentally friendly. Not only does it take a bunch of resources to grow the trees to then cut down to make the pulp, but it is then bleached to make the white color which uses a lot of water and chemicals along the way. Not to mention then having to pack it out to then throw it in a mass landfill. There are better options out there for sure
@@haleykuhns8174 What do you mean by environmentally friendly? Also, what are the bunches of resources that it takes to grow the trees? All of the forests in N. America that are harvested for paper and lumber products are highly managed and utilize fast growing varieties that produce alot of pulpwood. What are the better options?
@@rythmicwarrior he stated that he used a portable bidet as a more environmentally friendly option. Water consumption goes beyond the physical water that the roots of the trees takes up. It takes resources like water, electricity, gasoline etc to power a warehouse that makes the product, to power the truck that takes the toilet paper to the store that you can buy it from, etc etc. I can’t tell if you’re trying to be genuinely ignorant or if you’re actually curious? There are a lot of free resources out there if you’re trying to learn more! I’d suggest a basic Google search
@@haleykuhns8174 and you said there are a bunch of options out there besides tp. You only restated what he is using though. I'm curious about most things but right now I'm trying to gauge how well you know what you're talking about before I begin correcting the misconceptions in your statements, which a quick Google search could clear up. Depending on your level of indoctrination with the green agenda, however, it may be a complete waste of time. But before I go further, I would like to know how you define environmentally friendly.
I was told if ur in the backcountry and try to leave dirty toilet papers in the hole you dig for ur business, little critters will sniff it out and dig it up. National parks do have a pack in, pack out policy where ur supposed to take all trash including dirty wipes out with you.
The filter in a ziplock goes in my sleeping bag with me. My body heat keeps it from freezing. Not intended for winter camping, but it works well for colder nights.
X-mid is the most amazing and greatest tent in the world today, and it has been out of stock for a long time during the epidemic. I ordered it for a year before receiving it.
Jeez that's quite a wait! You're totally right though, it's completely worth it! I love my x-mid!!
My 1 pro is the best tent ive ever had
Love your channel dude. Did the tree/lugs come off the Olympus sneaks? Mine did on the JMT last year, I must've been a week ahead of you SOBO!
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Awesome, thank you!!! I haven’t had any issues with my Altras but I’ve heard of several others having that problem.
Great information, planning a trip myself. Quick question, what time of year are you hiking?
Thanks! I actually hiked the JMT last year in the 2nd half of August. It ended up being the perfect time, but there's always the risk of wildfire smoke during this time. I hope you have a great hike - the JMT is absolutely incredible!
I saw in another video that you'll come back to JMT with Mariposa 60. I'll assume your back did not get too sweaty? Still recommend it?
Yes, I’ve been very happy with the Mariposa and would recommend, although I plan to switch to the Gorilla eventually. My back gets pretty sweaty with any pack so I don’t notice much difference with the Mariposa. My pack is a few years old and has the foam pad, but I know they’ve made some upgrades since.
@@give.me.wilderness some hikers says the mesh panel does not make much difference because they get sweaty either way. You agree, then?
I would agree!
Great and informative video
put your camera on the tripod , free up your hands
Great gear load out. Nice gear selection. New follower here. Crow✌️
Awesome, thank you!!
Great video
You should look into the solar charger and numerous other solar items like a flashlight at 4patriots, you won't be disappointed I promise!
What is the purpose of the trash bag inside the backpack?
Cheap and effective water proofing👍
Yes, this ⬆️. I stuff everything that needs to stay dry in the trash bag inside my pack. This protects gear against rain and wet ground. I use this in lieu of a pack cover since they don’t hold up very well, water always seems to find its way in the pack.
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I was surprised with your rain experience that you went with single wall tent. Don't you have trouble with stuff touching the tent and drawing moisture? Don't know from experience I've always used double wall. I feel like I've heard that so I've avoided single wall.
The Xmid is a double wall tent
Hated our Zpacks Duplex on the JMT (nothing against the tent as much as the style). Had terrible condensation on cold nights, had to open the vestibules completely which gave us a nice brisk crosswind. Near impossible to stake up correctly on certain sites, got blown down several times and had to move campsites in the middle of the night. Got snow near Whitney in late June. Tons of snow got inside the vestibules, got stuck on the mesh and melted inside the tent. Developed numerous leaks towards the end. Did JMT the first time with a Dagger with even worse weather and it was flawless. Thought we'd save a couple pounds with a single wall, but I don't think it was worth the hassle.
@@sebastienparent4659 Sweet! I wasn't aware anyone had made a double wall hiking pole tent yet. That's awesome!
@@dcl97 Yeah, that's similar to what I've heard. Some people rave about single wall, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong...I always have trouble or seen it when with someone who had one. I only had one single wall and it was decades old. But every single one I've seen on the trail or river seemed to have problems. Humidity alone is deal breaker. To me sleep in more important than my feet.
Yes - the xmid is a double wall tent. I definitely considered that when choosing my tent! I have not had any condensation issues with my xmid.
Where did you pick up that sheet?
Garage Grown Gear - Polycro Footprint by Six Moon Designs
www.garagegrowngear.com/products/footprint-polycro-by-six-moon-designs
Is it just me or did'nt i see any cutting tool? 😳
There’s a note in there that I brought a Victorinox knife.
What's the John Muir trail?
An approximately 211 mile hiking trail through the Sierra Nevada. The northern terminus is in Yosemite and the southern terminus is Mt. Whitney.
That is the worst sleeping bag I’ve ever used, I just stick with my Alpinlite. Set up looks good though that’s a fun trail.
For the price point of around $200 I was happy with it. However I have no doubt a bag like the Alpinlite performs much better overall. Western Mountaineering makes some good looking sleeping bags!
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What about toilet paper is bad for the environment?
The process of actually making toilet paper (surprise, it’s a paper product!) is not environmentally friendly. Not only does it take a bunch of resources to grow the trees to then cut down to make the pulp, but it is then bleached to make the white color which uses a lot of water and chemicals along the way. Not to mention then having to pack it out to then throw it in a mass landfill. There are better options out there for sure
@@haleykuhns8174 What do you mean by environmentally friendly? Also, what are the bunches of resources that it takes to grow the trees? All of the forests in N. America that are harvested for paper and lumber products are highly managed and utilize fast growing varieties that produce alot of pulpwood. What are the better options?
@@rythmicwarrior he stated that he used a portable bidet as a more environmentally friendly option. Water consumption goes beyond the physical water that the roots of the trees takes up. It takes resources like water, electricity, gasoline etc to power a warehouse that makes the product, to power the truck that takes the toilet paper to the store that you can buy it from, etc etc. I can’t tell if you’re trying to be genuinely ignorant or if you’re actually curious? There are a lot of free resources out there if you’re trying to learn more! I’d suggest a basic Google search
@@haleykuhns8174 and you said there are a bunch of options out there besides tp. You only restated what he is using though. I'm curious about most things but right now I'm trying to gauge how well you know what you're talking about before I begin correcting the misconceptions in your statements, which a quick Google search could clear up. Depending on your level of indoctrination with the green agenda, however, it may be a complete waste of time. But before I go further, I would like to know how you define environmentally friendly.
I was told if ur in the backcountry and try to leave dirty toilet papers in the hole you dig for ur business, little critters will sniff it out and dig it up. National parks do have a pack in, pack out policy where ur supposed to take all trash including dirty wipes out with you.
Lol, you think by placing your used/ wet water filter in a ziplock bag that it won’t freeze below 0 degrees?! 🙄
The filter in a ziplock goes in my sleeping bag with me. My body heat keeps it from freezing. Not intended for winter camping, but it works well for colder nights.